American scientists have been studying the effects of food on male fertility for years. As it turns out, what we eat has a huge impact on sperm quality.
An international group of researchers from the Harvard School of Public He alth, the University of Rochester and the University of Murcia in Spain analyzed data from the Young Men Study conducted by the University of Rochester. The data came from men aged 18 to 22 who completed questionnaires about theireating style . The researchers compared thespermof men whosedietwas rich in red meat and refined grains and those who consumed large amounts of fish, vegetables and whole foods. As it turned out, the latter type of diet was associated with greater sperm motility.
Trans fats - the more of them, the less sperm
An excess of harmful trans fats - found in, for example, crisps, groceries, junk food - causes a lower concentration of sperm in the sperm. A diet high in this type of fatty acid also meant higher levels of trans fat in the sperm itself and in the sperm plasma.
To increase sperm motility, doctors recommend additionally eating foods rich in zinc, selenium, carnitine, as well as vitamins C and E. It has also been proven that obese men produce sperm of inferior quality. Smoking and alcohol abuse have a negative effect on sperm.
Liver and nuts - improve sperm quality
They say there is nothing better than the amount of vitamin A contained in the liver. Men who eat liver are more sexually active and their sperm quality is much better. Red-leaved lettuce salad with chopped carrots has a similar effect. Brazil nuts are also excellent, as they contain large amounts of selenium - a mineral that improves the quality of sperm, making it much he althier. Selenium also affects the efficiency and speed of sperm movement.
Note! This reduces the quality of the sperm
- A high fever reduces sperm count as well as their ability to fertilize an egg. Various types of infections, metabolic and hormonal disorders, as well as inflammation of the kidneys, testicles, prostate and anemia are also unfavorable.
- Sperm is harmful to some types of drugs: e.g. anti-diabetic andantihypertensive
- Scientists have also proven that sperm does not like pants that are too tight, or that the temperature is too high. Fertility problems are more common among men who do not play sports and prefer a sedentary lifestyle.